~Homicide by Neglect - In Honor of Rose Kelley~ by Karen Marrah

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~Homicide by Neglect - In Honor of Rose Kelley~

Little Rose Marie Kelley,

had eyes of green that were flecked with gold.
She endured so much pain in her short life;

she was only five years old.

In a home full of garbage and filth,
she had a head full of lice and was bitten by fleas.
She and her siblings knew of nothing else,
and no one could hear their pleas.

There wasn't much food in the cupboards,
and you could see her frail little frame.
They say that she was malnourished,
so I ask now who then is to blame?

Did these parents not know any better,
or did they plain just not care?
Or was this child just a sickly one,
and someone should have been more aware?

Little Rose was deathly ill,
but no medical treatment was sought.
Five days later little Rose lay dead,

and now so many are left distraught.

Health and human services failed this child,
in the worst possible way.
If there had been more intervention,
possibly Rose would still be here today.

But today she is living with the angels,
where I know she is safe and warm.
Sitting at the feet of Jesus,
no one can do her any more harm.

Author's Notes:

I am truly saddened by the death
of this small child in Flint, Michigan, June 3rd, 2006.

Truly she did not deserve to die
from "Homicide by Neglect"
as the coroner ruled.

The other 3 children were removed from the home,
in which I feel under the circumstances was justified.

The mother stated that she was worried that someone
would take all of her children away if she took
little Rose to the doctor with a head full of lice.

Instead she allowed her child
to die of cirrhosis of the liver.

Very sad indeed.

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Update 12/15/06:

Both parents were given
lengthy prison sentences
for the part they played
in their daughter's death.
Justice was finally served for Rose.

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	Comment By: carrie packard on February 25, 2008 01:34:15 PM	Report
	It happens more often than you think and i will never understand why anyone would not take the best of care to the most precious things in the world Rose died but hopefully her siblings will have abetter life for it the parents are not all to blame though I think they should be castrated so as not to chance bringing any more babies into thier world of neglect Im sure that lots of poeple turned a blind eye to what was going on this poem makes me angry at parents who are so careless I wish there were a way these brain dead folks would wake up before it is too late as far as Justice little rose has no need for that as you said she is in gods loving hands and no more harm will ever befall her i hope this poem will wake up even one other dumb parent If someone has a child and cant take care of it then they should give it away to someone who will in our society that is frowned apon but it would have been much kinder than the fate of poor little rose Respond To This Comment

	Comment By: nephtalie on December 15, 2006 07:05:02 PM	Report
	wow that was the most beautiful thing i have ever read. Respond To This Comment

	Comment By: John Claudio on December 15, 2006 10:33:45 AM	Report
	Thank you for commenting on my poem. Respond To This Comment

	Comment By: VizualEnsemble on November 26, 2006 05:55:47 PM	Report
	Karen, this is one heart breaker! Never ever should a child have to suffer like this. This breaks my heart, I just want to take little Rose Marie into my arms and keep her safe, but she is in a better place now and I know God is keeping her safe from all harm. This is just so sad. This happens way to often and our poor system has neglected so many children. Thanks for sharing this write. America needs to wake up and take notice of all our children. God bless you dear for sharing your beautiful heart once again. HUGS~Penny~ Respond To This Comment

	Comment By: Mujtaba H Zaidi on October 5, 2006 10:07:08 AM	Report
	OH...so pathetic, sad, dismal and deep....You have painted the tragedy of life so skillfully!!!....Well done. Respond To This Comment

	Comment By: Bruce A. Peaslee on September 12, 2006 07:24:27 AM	Report
	Karen - I can't fathom the depth of neglect that caused this tragedy. No child deserves this, especially one so young. The parents in this tragedy should be commited. Congratulations on the award. ---Poetrydad--- Respond To This Comment

	Comment By: Leonard Wilson on July 30, 2006 05:10:35 AM	Report
	Nicely done...len Respond To This Comment

	Comment By: Sandra on July 29, 2006 08:06:21 PM	Report
	This poem is a true tribute to this little girl; if no-one else cared....it is obvious that you did! Congrats not only on your poem, but also on your compassion for this small child. God Bless Sandra Respond To This Comment

	Comment By: Mary on July 28, 2006 10:17:28 AM	Report
	awwwww just the muisic made me cry n now i read the story ver y heart breaking Respond To This Comment

	Comment By: Barbara Demasson on July 28, 2006 06:32:14 AM	Report
	Truly, this is a tragedy. How very heartbreaking...especially the fact that she didn't have a chance, when both her mother and Health and Human Services failed her. Congratulations and thank you for acknowledging Rose with this poem. ~Barbara~ Respond To This Comment

	Comment By: Last Temple Knight on July 26, 2006 04:33:15 PM	Report
	The death of a child, a time of deep sadness for a life that yet only started to live... Just because a couple can have offspring doesn't make them parents. Being a parent is having a loving commitment to raising and cherishing one's children. Parents who do not try, do not deserve to have children! Great work, truly deserving of its award! Respond To This Comment

	Comment By: Jillian K. Alexis on July 25, 2006 08:20:06 PM	Report
	Congratulations sis on your' much deserved featured poem of the week award. It is beautiful, yet so tragic...Hugz...your' Ill. sister Jillian Respond To This Comment

	Comment By: Cynthia Jones on July 25, 2006 09:33:46 AM	Report
	**Congrats for your muchly deserved award. S* Wind Whisperer* Respond To This Comment**

	Comment By: Kim on July 24, 2006 08:45:39 AM	Report
	This is such a sad poem but very lovly wrote.It's sad to the part that children die everyday because socal services don't do there part at least not in my town.I don't know if you ever seen my poem on child abuse but the SS was called and still the baby was never removed intill her abuse was so serve that she was in the hospital with multi broken bones at only 7 months old. Respond To This Comment

	Comment By: Tracy Fletcher on July 23, 2006 09:19:47 PM	Report
	Congratulations Sis I loved this poem the first time I read it. It is very deserving of a Featured Poem Award. Love Ya..................Tracy Respond To This Comment

	Comment By: Tracy Fletcher on July 23, 2006 04:23:51 PM	Report
	Such a sad story. It brings a tear to my eyes. The most painful thing is this is not the only incident of this kind. You wrote with such love and caring it flows through every word. Love Ya...........Tracy Respond To This Comment